The programs listed on this page may be sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan or sponsored by an outside organization and held at one of our facilities. The programs are free and open to anyone in the community, unless otherwise noted.
Pre-Natal Classes
Click here for a detailed list of the classes offered for expectant parents.
Contact information – Toll free: 1-888-257-6098
CONNECTIONS
Sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan
Program focuses on education about health, wellness and aging.
Call 1-888-257-6098 for more information
Times Square Walkers / Vital Signs Screening
Sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan
Free blood pressure and pulse oximetry readings
First Thursday of each month
7am to 9am
Times Square Mall, Mt. Vernon
Contact Information: Nancy Linn (618) 241-4420
Cancer Support Group
Sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan
Education and support for anyone (patients/family members) dealing with the impact of cancer
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6:30pm
Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hospital, 400 N. Pleasant Ave., Centralia
Contact Information: Radiation Oncology Department (618) 436-8548
Blood Pressure Screenings
Sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan/Centralia
Free blood pressure screenings
1st Thursday of each month February through December
9am to 12pm
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Contact Information: Dawn Collier, RN (618) 436-8868
Diabetes Education and Support Group – Mt. Vernon Campus
Sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan
For diabetics and their loved ones; nutrition and health information specific to diabetics
Meets the first Tuesday of each month (except December – no class)
7pm to 9pm
The Patio Room inside the Cafeteria on 2nd floor of Good Samaritan; 605 N. 12th St., Mt. Vernon
Contact Information: Diabetes Program, (618) 241-2708
Diabetes Education and Support Group – Centralia Campus
Sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan
For diabetics and their loved ones; nutrition and health information specific to diabetics
Meets the second Tuesday of each month (except December – no class)
6pm to 9pm
Auditorium St. Mary’s Hospital, 400 N. Pleasant Ave., Centralia, IL 62801
Contact Information: Diabetes Program, (618) 241-2708
Stroke Support Group
Sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan|
2nd Thursday of each month
9:30am to 11am
Good Samaritan, 605 N. 12th St., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Rehab Unit Dining Room located on the 3rd floor of the hospital
Alcoholics Anonymous
Sponsored by Alcoholics Anonymous
Meetings held on:
- Sundays 9:15am to 11am (Sunday Morning Little Church Group) held in Doctor’s Hall (Lower Level)
- Mondays 10:30-11:30am (Day by Day Group) held in Doctor’s Hall (Lower Level)
- Tuesdays 9a-10am (Into Action Group) held in Classroom #2 (Lower Level)
- Tuesdays 8-9pm (Circle of Friends Group) held in Doctor’s Hall (Lower Level)
- Thursdays 10:30am to 11:30am (Touched by Grace Group) held in Classroom #2 (Lower Level)
- Thursdays 8-9:15pm (Freedom at Last Group) held in Doctor’s Hall (Lower Level)
- Saturdays 12-1pm (Rainbow Group) held in Doctor’s Hall (Lower Level)
St. Mary's Good Samaritan, 400 N. Pleasant, Centralia
Narcotics Anonymous
Sponsored by Narcotics Anonymous
Meetings held on:
- Fridays, 6pm to 7:30pm held in Classroom #2 (Lower Level)
- Sundays, 6pm to 7:30pm held in Doctor’s Hall (Lower Level)
St. Mary's Good Samaritan, 400 N. Pleasant, Centralia